Northern Portugal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Braga Cathedral showing street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a park
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a garden and a castle

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(587 area reviews)

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Centro / Baixa
Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and a fountain

Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring a bridge

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Sandeman Cellars showing heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Porto which includes signage, shopping and outdoor art

Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Vitória

While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Livraria Lello or Clerigos Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

Vitória
The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto

4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
The price is ₹11,568 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,568
₹12,868 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Exceptional service"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Social Hub Porto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is ₹7,650 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹7,650
₹8,109 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (741 reviews)
"Excellent hotel a short walk to the airport. We made use of the luggage room. The fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast was lovely"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
GA Palace Hotel

GA Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (538 reviews)
"Excellent experience. We will most certainly return for another stay."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

GA Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spot Family Apartments

Spot Family Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,127 reviews)
"Great location, near Bolhao market, can walk to everything (20 min to get to the water), clean appartment and big enough for a family of 4 with 2 soon to be adults. Garagem Porto D’ouro right in front was a good place to park."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Spot Family Apartments
Eurostars Oporto

Eurostars Oporto

4 out of 5
Rua do Mestre Guilherme Camarinha, 212, Porto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (482 reviews)
"Nice , clean , modern Very convenient Close to the train station"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Eurostars Oporto
Village Aparthotel by BOA

Village Aparthotel by BOA

4 out of 5
R. do Bonjardim 541, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"Words cannot express how beautiful this property is. The design is clean and modern. The service, incredible. It’s a calm oasis in a bustling city. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Village Aparthotel by BOA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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